1977 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Regal | Boxster |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2416 mm |