1977 Buick Regal vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Regal | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |