1978 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 400 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | 400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 392 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |