1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1961 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 435 kg more than 1961 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | MK II | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
