1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 1238 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | 420G |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 90 L |
