1970 Jaguar Type E vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, both 1970 Jaguar Type E and 1970 Volvo P 1800 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Jaguar Type E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jaguar Type E (225 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jaguar Type E should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jaguar Type E weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Jaguar Type E | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | Type E | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
