1979 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 24 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 945 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2003 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2003 Lotus Exige 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 | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | Exige |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |