1987 Buick Regal vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 380 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XJS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2600 mm |
