1974 BMW 518 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 BMW 518.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 518 | Regal |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |