1992 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 15 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 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
