1986 Buick Regal vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 225 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Regal | Impala |
Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3100 mm |