1987 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 19 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 96 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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 (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (392 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Regal | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
