1977 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 530 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3670 mm |
