1987 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 24 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 444 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.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Regal | A8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
