1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850.
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, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm). This means 1997 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850. 1997 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1997 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2590 mm |
