1959 Austin-Healey 3000 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 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 327 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Austin-Healey 3000 1977 Buick Regal
Make Austin-Healey Buick
Model 3000 Regal
Year Released 1959 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2911 cc 4932 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 124 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 334 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83.4 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 76.2 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1143 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2340 mm 2750 mm


 

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