1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1990 Jaguar XJR and 1990 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
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 (377 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJR | 960 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
