1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1900 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
