1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1500 and 1959 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (120 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 486 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 1500 | MK II |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |