1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 585 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 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 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| 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 | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 266 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 Weight | 1900 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
