1977 BMW 628 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, both 1977 BMW 628 and 1977 Buick Regal were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal.
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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 628 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
