1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (272 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Jaguar | Holden |
| Model | XJR-15 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2900 mm |
