1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1984 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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 126 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3060 mm |
