1977 Buick Regal vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 326 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Regal | Eclat |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |