1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (405 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Esprit. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1986 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1986 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Riviera | Esprit |
Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 405 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |