1987 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 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 84 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 640 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1995 Toyota Starlet, 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Starlet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |