1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2004 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XJ |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
