1977 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 32 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Regal | Corvette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |