1997 BMW 850 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 10 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 369 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.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | Regal |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 489 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |