2005 Holden Statesman vs. 1999 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Holden Statesman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Statesman | 1999 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Statesman | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
