1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 132 | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 642 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 340 mm |