1987 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 24 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 76 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | XJ |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3157 mm |
