1986 Buick Regal vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 930 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 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Regal | 930 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |