1986 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, both 1986 Buick Regal and 1986 Renault Alpine 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 35 more horse power than 1986 Renault Alpine. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 308 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Alpine. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Alpine. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1986 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1986 Renault Alpine 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 Alpine | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Regal | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
