1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1983 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 748 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1983 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 124 | XJS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |