1987 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Seat 131

To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 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) has 223 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 611 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1974 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Seat 131 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.

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