1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1954 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1954 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 391 kg more than 1954 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1954 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
