1981 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 29 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 261 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XF |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
