1986 Buick Regal vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 25 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, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Regal | 520 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |