1977 Buick Regal vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 15 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 240 kg more than 1992 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1992 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1992 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 | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 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 |
