1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 200 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.
Because 1977 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Regal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
