1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1995 Buick Riviera and 1995 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 34 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 1995 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Buick Riviera | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | Riviera | XJS |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |