1978 Buick Regal vs. 1984 Holden Astra

To start off, 1984 Holden Astra is newer by 6 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) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Holden Astra. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 575 kg more than 1984 Holden Astra. 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, 1984 Holden Astra, 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Astra. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Astra.

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