1986 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 90 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester 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 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Regal | Forester |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
