1983 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 618 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJR-11 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1020 mm |
