1982 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 152 kg more than 1982 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XF |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 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 | 1690 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
