1984 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. Both 1984 Buick Electra and 1987 Buick Regal are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 126 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Regal |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
