1969 Fiat 600 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 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (687 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 664 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 960 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. 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 (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 687 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
