2001 Holden Vectra vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, both 2001 Holden Vectra and 2001 Jaguar XJ220 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2001 Holden Vectra. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 410 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 XJ220 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Jaguar XJ220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Holden Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 877 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 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 XJ220 | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Vectra | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 1077 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
