1986 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 23 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Regal | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |