1984 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 28 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XF |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 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 | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
