1977 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 10 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
