2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (116 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 435 kg more than 1986 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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Jaguar | Holden |
| Model | XJR | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 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 | 1655 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2680 mm |
