1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK weights approximately 64 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | LeSabre | XK |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |