2004 Holden Berlina vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2004 Holden Berlina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 67 kg more than 2004 Holden Berlina. 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Berlina | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Berlina | XJS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
