1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 353 kg more than 2001 Lincoln LS. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Riviera | LS |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |