1977 Buick Regal vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
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 (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Regal | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |