1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1200 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |
