1977 Buick Regal vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. 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, 1977 Buick Regal (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Regal | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
