1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Lotus | Buick |
Model | Esprit | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3009 mm |