1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 33 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 363 kg more than 1979 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | LeSabre | XF |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2908 mm |