1962 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 663 kg more than 1962 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Volvo P 1800 | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Volvo | Jaguar |
| Model | P 1800 | XK |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
