1977 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar X-Type (227 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Because 2007 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2007 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | X-Type |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
