2007 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 30 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 20 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, 1977 Buick Regal (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
