1987 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 17 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, 2004 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 246 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2004 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XJ |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
