1988 Buick Estate vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1958 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1958 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Estate | Elite |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
