1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 680 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJS | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
