1977 Buick Regal vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 36 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 161 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 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
