1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 940 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1986 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 133 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2600 mm |
