1986 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, both 1986 Buick Regal and 1986 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 163 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Renault 21, 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1986 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1986 Renault 21 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 | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Regal | 21 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
