1986 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 265 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 1986 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Venza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
