1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 231 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2002 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XJR |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
