1987 Buick Estate vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 95 kg more than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3060 mm |
