1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Lotus | Buick |
Model | Esprit | Century |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |