1986 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 21 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 853 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Regal | Charger |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 341 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |