1977 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Electra | Etna |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
