1978 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 655 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | 936 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 632 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 775 kg |
