2006 BMW 525 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 19 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 61 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
