1987 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 511 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Regal | Elise |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |