1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP) has 360 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1959 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2752 mm |
