1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3.3. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 126 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.3. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3.3. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3.3 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 3.3 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
