1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 895 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 750 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1430 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 |
