1987 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 485 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 2007 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Regal | Antara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
