1987 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 56 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Because 1996 Plymouth Prowler 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 1996 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal, 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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Regal | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 46 L |
