1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar X-Type (231 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Because 2007 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | X-Type |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
