1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1977 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
