1986 Buick Regal vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (276 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | C |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
