1976 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 665 kg more than 1980 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |