1978 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 11 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJ |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3157 mm |
