1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 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 1 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 470 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1600 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
