1986 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XK |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| 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 | 183 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
