1978 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 280 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XJ |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
