1957 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 418 kg more than 1957 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jaguar XK | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Jaguar | Buick |
| Model | XK | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3009 mm |
