1987 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 24 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1996 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton 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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Regal | Carlton |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |