1977 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Holden Clubsport
To start off, 1998 Holden Clubsport is newer by 21 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Holden Clubsport is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Holden Clubsport (583 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Holden Clubsport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Clubsport has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Clubsport 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1998 Holden Clubsport | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Regal | Clubsport |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
