2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 53 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Jaguar XKR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Jaguar XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XKR (541 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | XKR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
