1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 257 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. 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 Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Monaro | XJR |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
