1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (299 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2880 mm |
