2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Rainier | Seven |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |