1976 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 29 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
