1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report

To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 34 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 28 more horse power than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 158 kg more than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. 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) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2002 Lexus Minority Report
Make Buick Lexus
Model Riviera Minority Report
Year Released 1968 2002
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7050 cc 2999 cc
Horse Power 305 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 417 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1742 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2680 mm


 

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