1979 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR 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 XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 232 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1990 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
