1978 Buick Regal vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Regal | P5 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |