1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1961 Fiat 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 465 kg more than 1961 Fiat 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XK |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
