1987 Buick Regal vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 40 kg more than 1964 Maserati 3500.
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, 1964 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Regal | 3500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |