1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XK is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1967 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500. 2001 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 75 L |
