1987 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 722 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
