1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 454 kg more than 1988 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 LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | LeSabre | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |