1953 Buick 40 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 265 kg more than 1953 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | 40 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2870 mm |