1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1999 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 203 kg more than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
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 Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1999 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 1999 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Roadmaster | S-Type |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |