1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 60 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (488 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 1065 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.
Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1100 | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 488 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2909 mm |
