1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 274 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1500. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1500 | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
