1977 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
