1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 1193 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
