1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Volvo 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 450 kg more than 1988 Volvo 740. 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJS | 740 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
