1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP) has 302 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 1307 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 322 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 102 mm |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 81 L |
