1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
