1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 149 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
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 (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Roadmaster | Elise |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |