1987 Buick Regal vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 385 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Regal | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |