1976 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
