1977 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 28 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 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 179 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3250 mm |
