1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 80 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Regal |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
