1989 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1989 Buick Electra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 355 kg more than 1989 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2870 mm |
