1965 Holden EH vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XJ is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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, 2003 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | EH | XJ |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3040 mm |
