1992 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1992 Holden Statesman. (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 Holden Statesman. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Statesman. (401 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Statesman | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Statesman | XK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
