1957 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 Buick 40.
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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | 40 | LS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2820 mm |
