1987 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Lexus IS
To start off, 2002 Lexus IS is newer by 15 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 75 more horse power than 2002 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 36 kg more than 2002 Lexus IS. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus IS. (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2002 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Regal | IS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
