1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 418 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar XK | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Jaguar | Buick |
Model | XK | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1650 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3009 mm |