1977 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS 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 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 354 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.
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, 1995 Lexus GS (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Regal | GS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
