1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 940 kg more than 1980 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
Model | 126 | MK II |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |