1966 Fiat Coupe vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1984 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 400 kg more than 1966 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Coupe | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Coupe | XJS |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
