1987 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Buick Skylark
To start off, both 1987 Buick Regal and 1987 Buick Skylark were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1987 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
