1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 126 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
