2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 348 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Jaguar | Holden |
| Model | S-Type | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
