2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 21 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 405 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Jaguar | Holden |
| Model | XK | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
