1987 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster 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 175 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster 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 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Regal | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
