1987 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Xedos 6
To start off, 1994 Xedos 6 is newer by 7 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, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1994 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1994 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 436 kg more than 1994 Xedos 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, 1994 Xedos 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 (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1994 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Buick | Xedos |
| Model | Regal | 6 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
