1987 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 24 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 377 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XF |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
