1978 Buick Regal vs. 1971 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora.
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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1971 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Regal | Bora |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
