1987 Buick Regal vs. 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Camaro 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
