1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 1984 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | LeSabre | Seven |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
