1950 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 58 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 95 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XK |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |
