1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 117 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jensen SP. (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jensen SP.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1971 Jensen SP | |
Make | Buick | Jensen |
Model | Riviera | SP |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 557 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |