1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 4 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 920 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1986 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Turbo | Regal |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
