1984 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 431 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2941 mm |