1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2008 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 34 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, 2008 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2008 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Centurion | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2590 mm |
