1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 and 1959 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 938 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
