1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 21 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 342 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Kingswood | XKR |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
