2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2007 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Commodore.

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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Commodore. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jaguar XJ 2007 Holden Commodore
Make Jaguar Holden
Model XJ Commodore
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 5976 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 390 HP 360 HP
Torque 525 Nm 290 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14.4 L/100km


 

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