1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 46 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Because 1996 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 1996 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
