1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1964 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1964 Jaguar Type S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 721 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500. 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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1964 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1500 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 63 L |
