1986 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1986 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 448 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |