1987 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 184 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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, 2008 Toyota Camry, 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Camry |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |