1987 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 12 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 229 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.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 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 (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
