2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 36 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 276 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJR | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Jaguar | Holden |
Model | XJR | Belmont |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2830 mm |