1985 Holden Statesman vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Statesman weights approximately 92 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1985 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 1985 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Statesman | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Statesman | XJS |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |