1987 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 25 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.
Because 1987 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Solara |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |