1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1955 Abarth Renault is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 900 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault. 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.
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1955 Abarth Renault | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | Renault | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1955 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3060 mm |