1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJR-15 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
