1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (299 Nm). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Commodore | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
