1956 Buick 40 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
