1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1145 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 126 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2600 mm |
