1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1973 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1973 Jaguar XJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1959 Fiat 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1973 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 90 L |
