1984 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XJS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
