2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2003 Holden Statesman. (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 211 kg more than 2003 Holden Statesman. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Statesman. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Statesman | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Statesman | XJ |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3157 mm |
