1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1966 Seat 600. 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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XJ | 1966 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | XJ | 600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2010 mm |
