1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 39 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 226 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 130 | XJ |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1796 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |