1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 227 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Skylark | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
