1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 45 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Invicta | XKR |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| 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 | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
