1982 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK.
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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 2007 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Estate | XK |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |