1987 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1987 Buick Regal and 1987 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 509 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Regal | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |