1987 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 23 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 234 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Buick | Alpina |
Model | Regal | B5 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |