1983 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 905 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | Elise |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |