1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1968 Opel Commodore

To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore.

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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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