2001 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK8 (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 181 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2001 Jaguar XK8 (542 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XK8 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Jaguar | Buick |
Model | XK8 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3009 mm |