1987 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (254 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 144 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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 Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XK |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
