1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 88 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XJS | Volare |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |
