1987 Buick Regal vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 6 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Regal | Bigua |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |