1970 Fiat 850 vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 975 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 2008 Jaguar XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850. 2008 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XKR |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
