2008 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Jaguar | Holden |
| Model | XJ6 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
