1986 Buick Regal vs. 1964 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 3200 CS. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1964 BMW 3200 CS has manual transmission. 1964 BMW 3200 CS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1964 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
