1987 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ220 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 | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Estate | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 642 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 340 mm |