1977 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue 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 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 421 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3009 mm |
