1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 500 and 1961 Jaguar MK IX were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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 MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1961 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2900 mm |
