1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, both 1961 Fiat Berline and 1961 Jaguar E-Type were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 34 kg more than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
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 E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1961 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | Berline | E-Type |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 63 L |