1984 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (299 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
