1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 18 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 43 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (252 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 437 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (377 Nm). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1990 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | Sovereign | XJR |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2880 mm |
