1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2010 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2010 GMC Envoy is newer by 38 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 10 more horse power than 2010 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Envoy weights approximately 505 kg more than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2010 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | Sovereign | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2880 mm |
