1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 222 kg more than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar 420G has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar 420G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Roadmaster | 420G |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |
