1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Lexus LS.
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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus LS. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Riviera | LS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 84 L |
