1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 1994 Volvo 960 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 430 kg more than 1994 Volvo 960. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJS | 960 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
