1987 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 460 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Because 1968 Toyota Century 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 1968 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal, 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Century |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
