1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 22 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | Kensington |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |