1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 170 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XK | Volare |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
