1987 Buick Regal vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 806 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Regal 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Buick Toyota
Model Regal Corolla
Year Released 1987 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 276 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 66 mm
Top Speed 200 km/hour 150 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1576 kg 770 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 51 L


 

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