1951 Buick 40 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XK |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2600 mm |
