1987 Buick Regal vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 25 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, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 245 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 123 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
