1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Lexus IS
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Lexus IS. 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 2003 Lexus IS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Riviera | IS |
Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |