1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 910 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 600 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
