1987 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 270 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Regal | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
