1986 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Buick Terraza
To start off, 2005 Buick Terraza is newer by 19 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 38 more horse power than 2005 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Terraza weights approximately 630 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 2005 Buick Terraza 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, 2005 Buick Terraza 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Terraza. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2005 Buick Terraza | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Terraza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
