1978 Buick Regal vs. 1972 TVR Taimar
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 TVR Taimar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 TVR Taimar would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR Taimar (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR Taimar should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 404 kg more than 1972 TVR Taimar.
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, 1972 TVR Taimar (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 TVR Taimar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1972 TVR Taimar | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Regal | Taimar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
