1963 BMW 502 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 5 kg more than 1963 BMW 502.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 502 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
