1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 267 kg more than 1995 Lexus SC.
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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (350 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1995 Lexus SC | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Riviera | SC |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |