1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1961 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Jaguar MK X. (261 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1961 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jaguar MK X. (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1961 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | MK X |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
