1977 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 318 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Malibu | XJ |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3157 mm |