1987 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 22 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 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 609 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | CL |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
