1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 45 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XJ. (575 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XJ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3157 mm |
