1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1995 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 (968 Nm) has 841 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm). This means 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1995 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 1800 | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 968 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |