1960 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 162 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore. 1998 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1960 Jaguar 3.8 has manual transmission. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Jaguar | Holden |
| Model | 3.8 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
