1976 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 255 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
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 Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Estate | XJS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |