1977 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1968 Subaru 360. 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 (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1968 Subaru 360 has manual transmission. 1968 Subaru 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Regal | 360 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1810 mm |
