1977 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 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 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal.
Because 1977 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | 6 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2789 mm |
