1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 45 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XF. (237 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XF.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XF. (500 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XF |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
