1977 Buick Estate vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 551 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Estate | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
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 | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |