1987 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 20 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, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 779 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Regal | Commander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
