1987 Buick Regal vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1992 Renault Safrane 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 39 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (98 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Safrane weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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 Renault Safrane, 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Regal | Safrane |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |