1987 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 86 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | C |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |
