1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1986 Jaguar XJ6 has manual transmission. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
