1977 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Porsche Karisma

To start off, 1994 Porsche Karisma is newer by 17 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, 1994 Porsche Karisma (268 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche Karisma should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal.

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, 1994 Porsche Karisma (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche Karisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche Karisma has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche Karisma 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.

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