1986 Buick Regal vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 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, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 450 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Regal | 730 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |