1978 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 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) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 520 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | 124 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
