1987 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 9 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 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 630 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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