1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 7 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Belmont | XK |
Year Released | 1974 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |