1977 Buick Estate vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 1304 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Estate | Seven |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |