1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 33 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XF.
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, 2010 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | XF |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2908 mm |