1949 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Buick 40 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | 40 | Excel |
Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1171 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2490 mm |