1977 Buick Regal vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | 190 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
