1986 Buick Regal 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 Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 130 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XK |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
