1998 Holden Commodore vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 112 kg more than 1998 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Commodore | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
