1981 Holden Statesman vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Holden Statesman. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Statesman | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Statesman | XJS |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5041 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |