1986 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 82 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
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) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (285 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MRJ. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota MRJ has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
