1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
