1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1998 Volvo S90
To start off, 1998 Volvo S90 is newer by 13 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 103 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 208 kg more than 1998 Volvo S90. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1998 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJS | S90 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
