1980 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 112 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1998 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJR |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
