1987 Buick Regal vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 393 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Impala |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
