1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR 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 53 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (252 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 407 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (377 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1990 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | XJR |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 377 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 102 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |