2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2006 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (154 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2099 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
