1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1971 Lancia 2000
To start off, both 1971 Jaguar E-Type and 1971 Lancia 2000 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Lancia 2000. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 309 kg more than 1971 Lancia 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Jaguar E-Type is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Jaguar E-Type. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Lancia 2000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia 2000. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1971 Lancia 2000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | E-Type | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
