1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS 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 XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 986 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 XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS 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 XJS | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 1600 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2600 mm |
