1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | Regal |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
