1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 18 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 110 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC70. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Because 2008 Volvo XC70 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, 2008 Volvo XC70 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, 2008 Volvo XC70 (542 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar Kensington | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | Kensington | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93.2 mm |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2770 mm |
