1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jaguar XK weights approximately 957 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1997 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1997 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XK |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
