1979 Buick Estate vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 27 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 (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 575 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Estate | XK |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |