1987 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens 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 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 171 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2007 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Carens |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
