1977 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1977 Buick Regal and 1977 Peugeot 304 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 480 kg more than 1977 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1977 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Regal | 304 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
