1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XKR.
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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Roadmaster | XKR |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
