2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 15 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 469 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.
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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rendezvous | Regal |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
