2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice.

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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 1989 Jaguar XJR-11
Make Holden Jaguar
Model Caprice XJR-11
Year Released 2005 1989
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5665 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 295 HP 741 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 446 Nm 801 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 1 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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