2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2003 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 110 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 XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK 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 XK | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Statesman | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
