1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1958 Jaguar MK IX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 955 kg more than 1954 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, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1958 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1100 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
