1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
