1987 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 580 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |
