1979 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 758 kg more than 1986 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Esprit. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1986 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1986 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Electra | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
