1986 Buick Regal vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT 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 108 more horse power than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 330 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota 2000GT 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 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
