1977 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 36 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (575 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XJ |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3157 mm |
