1977 Buick Regal vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Regal | TR7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2170 mm |