1968 Fiat 125 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 836 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 125 | XJ |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1796 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |