1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 306 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | LeSabre | Evora |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
