2001 Holden UTE vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | UTE | XJS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
