1987 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 61 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
