1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (291 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1999 Jaguar XK (393 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1999 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3040 mm |
