1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 405 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 2002 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Invicta | XJR |
Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |