1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1980 Buick LeSabre 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. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | LeSabre | Esprit |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |