1956 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 52 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3040 mm |
