1987 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 138 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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, 2011 Honda Insight, 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 (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Insight |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
