1979 Buick Electra vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 205 kg more than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | Type S |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
