1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 1300 and 1961 Jaguar E-Type were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 276 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1961 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1300 | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
