1987 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1987 Buick Regal and 1987 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 219 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 640 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 Mitsubishi Colt, 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1987 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Regal | Colt |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |