1977 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Xedos 6
To start off, 1995 Xedos 6 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1995 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Xedos 6, 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1995 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Buick | Xedos |
| Model | Regal | 6 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
