1977 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Dodge Aspen
To start off, both 1977 Buick Regal and 1977 Dodge Aspen were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 Dodge Aspen. 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 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1977 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Regal | Aspen |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |