2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 550 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Jaguar | Holden |
Model | XJ | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |