1977 Buick Regal vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 34 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, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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 (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 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 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 125 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
