1981 Buick Electra vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 942 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | Seven |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 29 L |