1987 Buick Regal vs. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 535 kg more than 1987 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Regal | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 5421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
