1986 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 13 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 31 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 80 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Regal | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
