1977 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 124 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord.
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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Regal | Rekord |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |