2001 Holden Berlina vs. 2001 Jaguar XK8

To start off, both 2001 Holden Berlina and 2001 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK8 (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2001 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Holden Berlina. 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, 2001 Jaguar XK8 (542 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Berlina.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Holden Berlina 2001 Jaguar XK8
Make Holden Jaguar
Model Berlina XK8
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 204 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 542 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1710 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2720 mm


 

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