1987 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata 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 108 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 100 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Regal | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
