1955 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1673 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3040 mm |
