1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar XK weights approximately 513 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1300. 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, 1957 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1300 | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1300 | XK |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 90 L |
