1977 Buick Regal vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 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 38 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Rover P4. 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 Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Regal | P4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
