1954 Buick 70 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1954 Buick 70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 70 | XK |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2600 mm |
