1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | Type-C |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
