1986 Buick Regal vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 1986 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 1986 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Regal | Seville |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
