1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1963 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 540 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1400 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
