1976 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 107 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Estate | Evora |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3063 mm |