1977 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 755 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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, 1981 Honda Civic, 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 (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic 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 | 1981 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1333 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |