1986 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 217 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Regal | XJS |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |