1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1966 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Jensen Interceptor. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jensen Interceptor. (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1966 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Riviera | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
