1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1987 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jaguar XJS. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1987 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1987 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Brougham | 1987 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Brougham | XJS |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |