2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2007 Buick Lucerne and 2007 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Jaguar XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Lucerne | XKR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
