2000 Jaguar XKA vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XKA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XKA would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XKA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKA (466 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKA should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 91 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XKA.

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, 2000 Jaguar XKA (843 Nm) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Jaguar XKA has manual transmission. 2000 Jaguar XKA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Jaguar XKA 2007 Buick Park Avenue
Make Jaguar Buick
Model XKA Park Avenue
Year Released 2000 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4399 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 466 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 843 Nm 265 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1891 kg
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 3009 mm


 

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