1986 Buick Regal vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 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, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Because 2012 BMW X1 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 X1 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 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | X1 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| 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 | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
