1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 250 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Buick |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Regal |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2750 mm |
