1986 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
