1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2001 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar X-Type. (231 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar X-Type will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar X-Type. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | X-Type |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
