1978 Buick Regal vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1983 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 363 kg more than 1983 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Regal | Esprit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |