1987 Buick Regal vs. 1992 Mazda MX-6
To start off, 1992 Mazda MX-6 is newer by 5 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Mazda MX-6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda MX-6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 191 kg more than 1992 Mazda MX-6. 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, 1992 Mazda MX-6, 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 (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda MX-6. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda MX-6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1992 Mazda MX-6 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | MX-6 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
