1953 Jaguar C-Type vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 876 kg more than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1953 Jaguar C-Type has manual transmission. 1953 Jaguar C-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Jaguar C-Type | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Jaguar | Buick |
Model | C-Type | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3440 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1899 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3009 mm |