1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 1600 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2880 mm |
