2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJ | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
