1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 30 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 63 kg more than 1998 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1998 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XJR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
