1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK is newer by 40 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, 2005 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (553 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XK |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 553 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
