1986 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 307 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | Charger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
