1987 Buick Regal vs. 1973 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,340 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 150 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, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1973 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Regal | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 4340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2930 mm |
