1977 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 32 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XK |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
