1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1971 Fiat 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 1968 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 125 | 240 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |