1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1955 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | XK |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
