1978 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 95 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.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (625 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJ |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3157 mm |
