1994 Jaguar XJR vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 302 kg more than 1980 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJR | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJR | 260 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
