1977 Buick Regal vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 310 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 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Regal | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |