1978 Buick Regal vs. 1979 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 495 kg more than 1979 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1979 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Regal | Delta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
