1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
