1978 Fiat 133 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 29 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 133 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 554 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3170 mm |
