2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 20 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 1987 Buick Regal | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | GT | Regal |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 406 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 293 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 Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |