1977 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 33 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 195 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | California |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
