1977 Buick Regal vs. 1990 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 1990 Dodge Spirit is newer by 13 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 224 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Because 1977 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Spirit. (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1990 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | Spirit |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
