1977 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1977 Buick Regal and 1977 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Statesman weights approximately 115 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 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Statesman 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1977 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Regal | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
