1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1962 Fiat 500 and 1962 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 967 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, 1962 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1962 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
