1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Riviera | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
