1961 Abarth 600 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 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 456 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1209 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XK |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2752 mm |
