1981 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 2 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), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1981 Buick Electra 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. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |