1977 Buick Regal vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal.
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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Regal |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
