2003 Holden Astra vs. 2003 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2003 Holden Astra and 2003 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar X-Type (126 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 425 kg more than 2003 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Jaguar X-Type (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Astra | 2003 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Astra | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
