1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 27 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Buick Riviera. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | XJR-11 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |