1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 410 kg more than 1980 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Kingswood | XK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
