2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XK. (624 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Blackhawk | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2751 mm |
