1989 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Commodore | XK |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 681 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2752 mm |