2009 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 32 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, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 65 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 2009 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 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1430 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 |
