1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 258 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Jaguar | Holden |
Model | XK | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |