1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 840 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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1981 Buick LeSabre 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 LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | LeSabre | Seven |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
