1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1973 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (108 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1973 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sovereign | Passat |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2480 mm |
