1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar XK weights approximately 163 kg more than 1988 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, 1957 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Commodore | XK |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |