1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 224 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Roadmaster | XJS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
