1977 Buick Regal vs. 2003 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2003 TVR Chimaera 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
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, 2003 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2003 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Regal | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
