1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2004 Volvo S60

To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60.

Because 2004 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 2004 Volvo S60
Make Jaguar Volvo
Model Kensington S60
Year Released 1990 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 2435 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2860 mm


 

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