1977 Buick Regal vs. 1975 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 105 kg more than 1975 Holden Belmont.
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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1975 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Regal | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
