1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta.
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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XKR. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Invicta | XKR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |
