1977 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 25 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, 2002 Pontiac Solstice (240 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 222 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. (305 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Solstice. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Solstice 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 | 2002 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Regal | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
