1987 Buick Regal vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. 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 (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |