Comparison Buick Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) 4.3 V8 (121 Hp) Automatic & Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)
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| Brand: | Buick | Lotus |
| Model: | Regal | Esprit |
| Generation: | Regal II Coupe (facelift 1981) | Esprit |
| Engine / modification: | 4.3 V8 (121 Hp) Automatic | 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 1980 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km | 17.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.45 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 68 l | 73 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 107 g/km | |
| Power: | 121 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 14.0 sec | 5.6 sec |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 298 Nm/4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | LS5 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4344 cm3 | 2174 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | |
| Coolant: | 20.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Ti-VCT | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8 | 8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95.25 mm | 95.29 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 Hydramatic | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 5095 mm | 4330 mm |
| Width: | 1819 mm | 1860 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1783 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 1941 mm | |
| Height: | 1374 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2746 mm | 2440 mm |
| Front track: | 1486 mm | 1525 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1468 mm | 1555 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 459 l | 200 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1093 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension De-Dion | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 kg | 1370 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.8 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/75 R14 | 215/50 R15; 245/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 |