1987 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 7 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), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 382 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XJR |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| 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 | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |
