1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1953 Jaguar C-Type has manual transmission. 1953 Jaguar C-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Buick Riviera | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | C-Type |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |