1956 Abarth Renault vs. 1964 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1964 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1956 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 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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1956 Abarth Renault | 1964 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | Renault | E-Type |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |