1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 262 kg more than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar 420G has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar 420G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | 420G |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3050 mm |