1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 Buick Regal

To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 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 3 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 750 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth 1000 1978 Buick Regal
Make Abarth Buick
Model 1000 Regal
Year Released 1960 1978
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 992 cc 3214 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 96 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2750 mm


 

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