2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (279 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XJ | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Jaguar | Holden |
Model | XJ | Monaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |