1979 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (299 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
