1987 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Regal | LR3 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2843 cc | 4393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |