1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 760 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1100 | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1100 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2600 mm |
