1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 18 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. Both 1992 Buick Roadmaster and 2010 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 247 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Roadmaster | XK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
