1987 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 389 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Because 1987 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Sienna |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1985 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |