1987 Buick Estate vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 265 kg more than 1966 Jaguar Type S.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Estate | Type S |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |