1987 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Buick Electra

To start off, both 1987 Buick Regal and 1987 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1987 Buick Regal and 1987 Buick Electra are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 96 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Regal 1987 Buick Electra
Make Buick Buick
Model Regal Electra
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 276 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1576 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2820 mm


 

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