1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Centurion | XK |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2600 mm |
