1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2002 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 18 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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 293 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 2002 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Commodore | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
