2003 Holden UTE vs. 2003 Jaguar X-Type

To start off, both 2003 Holden UTE 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (157 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Holden UTE.

Because 2003 Holden UTE 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 2003 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 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, 2003 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar X-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Holden UTE 2003 Jaguar X-Type
Make Holden Jaguar
Model UTE X-Type
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2099 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 204 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2600 mm


 

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