1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2004 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 27 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, 2004 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 330 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, 2004 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 2004 Jaguar XJ 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. 2004 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2004 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Kingswood | XJ |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 411 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3040 mm |