1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 20 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 880 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | Sovereign | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2870 mm |
