1986 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 56 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 2011 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | RAV4 |
| 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 | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
