1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Belmont | XJR-11 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
