1987 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 26 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti EX weights approximately 455 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 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Regal | EX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
