1977 Buick Regal vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino 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.
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1977 Buick Regal | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | Dino |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |