1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2007 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Riviera | LS |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |
