1954 Buick 70 vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 369 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 70 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3040 mm |
