1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 47 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1052 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (553 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
