2000 Audi R8 vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 1488 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1986 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | R8 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
