1973 Bitter CD vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bitter CD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bitter CD would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 184 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 1977 Buick Regal | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | CD | Regal |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |