1987 Buick Regal vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 114 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Electra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
