1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 410 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 1995 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. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Roadmaster | Evora |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2575 mm |