1974 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Regal |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
