1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 33 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 22 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Commodore | XK |
Year Released | 1981 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |