1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 330 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Kingswood | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
