1977 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 285 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Regal | Cooper |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2467 mm |