1969 Buick GS vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 455 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | GS | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
