1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XJ is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 425 kg more than 2003 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | XJ |
Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 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 | 2040 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5090 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 |