1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 44 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 101 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 333 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus IS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS will offer significantly more control. 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Riviera | IS |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |