2008 BMW 523 vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 22 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, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1986 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 523 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
