1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1984 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 88 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1984 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1984 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 130 | XJS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |