1986 Buick Regal vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 26 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 645 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.
Because 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 535 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
