1957 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | 40 | XK |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
