1957 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 886 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | 40 | Exige |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2299 mm |