1979 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.

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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1996 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.

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