1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Monaro | XJS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |
