2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 29 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 448 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.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V12 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
