1977 Buick Regal vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 26 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2003 Toyota Avensis, 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 (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
