1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (291 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 75 L |
