1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 832 kg more than 1962 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 63 L |
