1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 850 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
Model | XK | 850 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |