1983 Fiat 126 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1983 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1983 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 126 | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 126 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3050 mm |
