1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 265 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 265. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJR-15 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
