1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11

To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 637 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre.

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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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