1987 Buick Regal vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 176 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |