1953 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 597 kg more than 1985 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | 40 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2490 mm |
