1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 649 kg more than 1957 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1100 | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 81 L |
