1987 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 325 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis, 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Regal | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
