1977 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, both 1977 Buick Regal and 1977 Chevrolet Nova were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 60 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, 1977 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1977 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Regal | Nova |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |