1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1972 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 940 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. 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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 63 L |
