1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1971 Holden Torana

To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana.

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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 1971 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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