1987 Buick Regal vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 16 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 97 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 44 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2003 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2003 Cadillac CTS 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 | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Regal | CTS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
