1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 24 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 76 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJR. (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XJR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 254 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 | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 89 L |
