1987 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Lexus RX
To start off, 2010 Lexus RX 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 1 more horse power than 2010 Lexus RX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus RX weights approximately 319 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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 Lexus RX, 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus RX. (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2010 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Regal | RX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
