1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2001 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2001 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar X-Type. (194 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar X-Type. (244 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2001 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Wildcat | X-Type |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
