1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1997 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1997 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1997 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Roadmaster | Elise |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 40 L |