1966 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,572 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Buick Electra. (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1966 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Buick Electra weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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.
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1966 Buick Electra | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Electra | XK |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6572 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2600 mm |