1996 Holden Statesman vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1996 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 441 kg more than 1996 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Holden Statesman | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Statesman | XJ |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3157 mm |
