1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 391 kg more than 1952 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |
