1976 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJ |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
