1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 730 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Invicta | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
