1978 Buick Estate vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1967 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. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1967 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1967 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Estate | Seven |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
