1987 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 980 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Regal | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 2556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |