1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1999 Jaguar XK (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XK |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 604 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2470 mm |
