1976 BMW 633 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 25 kg more than 1976 BMW 633.
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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 633 | Regal |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |