1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK is newer by 38 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 11 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
