1959 BMW 700 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 740 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 700 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 68 L |
