1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 166 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | XK |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
