1987 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. 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 86 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 626 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise 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 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Regal | Elise |
Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |