1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1055 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |
