1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 42 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
