1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | XK |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
