1987 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 330 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, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
