1978 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 8 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 195 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | 929 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
