1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Centurion | XJR |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 554 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3170 mm |
