1987 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 464 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Regal | Seville |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
