1977 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Fiat X1-9
To start off, both 1977 Buick Regal and 1977 Fiat X1-9 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 582 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
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. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat X1-9 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat X1-9 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.
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1977 Buick Regal | 1977 Fiat X1-9 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Regal | X1-9 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |