1985 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 268 kg more than 1985 BMW 325.
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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
