1981 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus 340 R has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus 340 R 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 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | 340 R |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |