1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1982 Holden Statesman is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Holden Statesman. (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 64 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1957 Jaguar MK VIII has manual transmission. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Statesman | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Statesman | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |