1976 BMW 633 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 11 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 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 79 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 106 kg more than 1976 BMW 633. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633. 1987 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. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 633 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
