1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Jaguar XK

To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 41 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.

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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2009 Jaguar XK
Make Buick Jaguar
Model Riviera XK
Year Released 1968 2009
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 410 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 560 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 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 280 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 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 71 L