1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 1994 Volvo 960 is newer by 42 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 960 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XK | 960 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
