1986 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 9 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 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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 1995 Dodge Dakota. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
