1978 Buick Regal vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 454 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1976 Buick Estate | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Regal | Estate |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |