1960 Abarth 750 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1960 Abarth 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XK |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2752 mm |
