1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 454 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Roadmaster | Evora |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
