2008 BMW 335 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 31 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 335 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
