1977 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 230 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.
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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Regal | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4676 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |