1987 Buick Regal vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 111 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | 348 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |