1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 47 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), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XKR.
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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | XKR |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| 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 | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 75 L |
