1953 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 58 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 756 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | 40 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2299 mm |
