1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 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 194 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1958 Fiat 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 500 | MK II |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |