1986 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 27 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 330 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 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Regal | Panamera |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |