2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 77 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Blackhawk | XJS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
