2001 Holden Vectra vs. 2001 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2001 Holden Vectra and 2001 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar X-Type (194 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Holden Vectra. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Holden Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Holden Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar X-Type will offer significantly more control. 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 X-Type (244 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Vectra | 2001 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Vectra | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
