1954 Buick 40 vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1707 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2600 mm |
