1987 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 681 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 | 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Regal | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |