1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 385 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Commodore | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3050 mm |