1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1962 Buick Invicta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 775 kg more than 1952 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Invicta | XK |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
