1985 Jaguar XJR vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1985 Jaguar XJR and 1985 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJR (671 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1985 Jaguar XJR.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJR | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJR | 740 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6500 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
