1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1953 Fiat 1400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar MK V (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 612 kg more than 1953 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, 1949 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1400 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
