2007 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
