1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1975 Volvo 66

To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.

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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Jaguar XJS 1975 Volvo 66
Make Jaguar Volvo
Model XJS 66
Year Released 1981 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 1289 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 299 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 431 Nm 94 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1550 mm


 

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