1987 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 218 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 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
