2004 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 2004 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 17 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 9 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 2004 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LaCrosse | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LaCrosse | Regal |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
