1987 Buick Regal vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 320. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 320 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 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 320 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
