1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 135 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 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 Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | LeSabre | Elise |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |
