1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400.
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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 2007 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1400 | XKR |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
