1950 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | 40 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2430 mm |
