1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager

To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 40 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.

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, 2012 Lancia Voyager, 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Jaguar Sovereign 2012 Lancia Voyager
Make Jaguar Lancia
Model Sovereign Voyager
Year Released 1972 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5342 cc 3604 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 295 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1930 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 3078 mm


 

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