1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 330 kg more than 1986 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Regal |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
