1950 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 (968 Nm) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm). This means 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1995 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 968 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
