2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2009 Jaguar XJ 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 2009 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Jaguar | Buick |
| Model | XJ | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
