1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Volvo 780.
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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | MK V | 780 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
