1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 915 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 600 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | 600 | MK II |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |