1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Roadmaster | XK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 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 | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
