1998 BMW M vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 21 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, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 BMW M.
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 (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW M. (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW M. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW M has manual transmission. 1998 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M | Regal |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
