1969 Buick GS vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 352 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | GS | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
