1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 963 kg more than 1969 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2600 mm |
