1977 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 305 kg more than 1986 Mitsubishi Starion.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1986 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Regal | Starion |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1125 kg |