1986 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 20 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
