1981 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 48 kg more than 1981 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJ |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
