1984 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 22 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XKR |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 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 | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
