1977 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 35 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1360 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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3302 mm |
