1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 368 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Because 1993 Jaguar XJS 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 1993 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave, 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Jaguar | Buick |
| Model | XJS | Enclave |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 83 L |
