1987 Buick Regal vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 645 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Regal 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Make Buick Oldsmobile
Model Regal Custom Cruiser
Year Released 1987 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3128 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 137 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 246 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2950 mm


 

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