1977 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 533 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Regal | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
