1976 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 34 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 71 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Estate | XJ |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3157 mm |