1978 Buick Electra vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 26 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 490 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Electra | XK |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
