1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 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 56 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1000 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:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1000 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 4932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |
