1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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 LeSabre (251 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1977 Buick LeSabre 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 LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | LeSabre | Seven |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |