2009 BMW 735 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 is newer by 22 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) has 8 more horse power than 2009 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 399 kg more 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 735 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 735 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
