1977 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 24 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, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2001 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2001 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Regal | Terios |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
