1977 Buick Regal vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 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 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 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 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Regal | 626 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |