2011 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Jaguar XJ and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (470 HP) has 356 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 352 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (270 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
Model | XJ | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 574 Nm | 270 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5248 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |