1977 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Buick GS
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1974 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1974 Buick GS 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 | 1974 Buick GS | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | GS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
