1986 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, both 1986 Buick Regal and 1986 Toyota Model F 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 156 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 188 kg more than 1986 Toyota Model F. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Model F |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
