1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 500 | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 500 | XJS |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2600 mm |