1987 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 324 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Regal | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |