1979 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 67 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XJ |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3033 mm |
