1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1200 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
