1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1074 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1993 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Lotus | Buick |
Model | Seven | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2820 mm |