1967 Fiat 600 vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 904 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (336 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
