1977 Buick Regal vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Regal | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |