1953 Buick 40 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 39 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2870 mm |
