1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 87 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XF. (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XF |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2908 mm |
