1977 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RunX (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX.
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, 2001 Toyota RunX, 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | RunX |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
