1979 Buick Skyhawk 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 Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1979 Buick Skyhawk 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 Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick Skyhawk | 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Skyhawk | XJR-11 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 741 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1020 mm |