1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 32 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | XJ |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
