1962 Fiat Berline vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline 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 285 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 395 kg more than 1962 Fiat Berline. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Berline | XJ |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
