1978 Buick Regal vs. 1983 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1983 Talbot Horizon is newer by 5 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 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 485 kg more than 1983 Talbot Horizon. 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, 1983 Talbot Horizon, 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 (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1983 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Regal | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
