2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 321 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJR | 760 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2780 mm |
