1986 Buick Estate vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII

To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 101 kg more than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.

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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1957 Jaguar MK VIII has manual transmission. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Buick Estate 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
Make Buick Jaguar
Model Estate MK VIII
Year Released 1986 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 3442 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 183 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5550 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 283 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1784 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3050 mm


 

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