1986 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 22 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 199 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, 2008 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XKR |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| 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 | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
