1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 2200 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
