1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 54 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XJR | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Jaguar | Buick |
Model | XJR | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3009 mm |