1987 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 18 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
