1986 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 358 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XKR |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
