1987 Holden Drover vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Drover would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 820 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Drover | XJS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2600 mm |
