1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1100 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
