1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1961 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 600 kg more than 1990 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, 1961 Jaguar MK X (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Commodore | 1961 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Commodore | MK X |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2900 mm |
