1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 2005 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
